Which type of well-managed industry was established in India at the time of independence?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Steel and Cotton.
- At the time of India's independence, the well-managed steel industry established the Tata Steel plant, founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1907. Located in Jamshedpur, it became India's first steel plant and played a pivotal role in the country's industrialization.
- Similarly, the cotton industry had its roots in the development of several textile mills, especially in Mumbai, which became known as the "Manchester of the East" due to its prominent cotton textile production. Both industries were key to India's economic growth post-independence.